CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.

Cardinal Health, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing and wholesale distribution of pharmaceutical preparations and medicinal substances, serving critical government health and defense needs. The company leverages deep expertise in GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage forms, including tablets and injectables. Its technical capabilities span end-to-end supply chain logistics for controlled substances, cold-chain distribution, and regulatory-compliant fulfillment under FDA and DOD standards. Cardinal Health’s ability to deliver high-volume, mission-critical pharmaceuticals—such as bedaquiline for tuberculosis treatment—demonstrates its proficiency in managing complex regulatory pathways, lot traceability, and secure inventory systems for sensitive therapeutics. The contractor maintains a primary relationship with the Department of Defense, supplying pharmaceuticals through its Pharm Prime Vendor Fleet program, ensuring rapid, reliable access to essential medications for military personnel and deployed forces. It also supports the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Health and Human Services with consistent delivery of FDA-approved medicinal and botanical products, reinforcing its role as a trusted provider in national health security infrastructure. Cardinal Health’s industry focus centers on NAICS 325411 (Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing) and 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing), where it operates as a vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor of prescription and specialty drugs. Its market positioning is defined by its capacity to scale production of high-demand therapeutics while maintaining strict compliance with cGMP, 21 CFR Part 211, and Defense Logistics Agency pharmaceutical standards. As a 2L entity headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health operates as a large-scale commercial manufacturer with no federal certifications on record. Its geographic footprint and logistics network enable nationwide and global distribution, making it a key non-traditional contractor in the federal pharmaceutical supply ecosystem.